Born in Berwick in 1783 to Anthony (a solicitor) and Cicely Lambert. Family moved to Alnwick in 1787. Joined his father in the law by 1806. Aged 29 and living in Croft House when he married Juliana Mounsey, aged 19, from Cumberland. Bought Narrowgate House in 1811. 30 years later still there with Juliana, their two oldest children and five servants. Died in 1849, buried at St Michael's Church.